In summer 2018, the California legislature introduced the K12 Strong Workforce Program (K12 SWP) as an ongoing statewide funding opportunity. It is designed to support K–12 local education agencies (LEAs) in creating, improving, and expanding career technical education (CTE) courses, course sequences, programs of study, and pathways for students transitioning from secondary education to postsecondary education to living-wage employment.
Read more about the program and its primary objectives on the K12 Overview page.
Contacts
Sandra Sanchez, Associate Vice Chancellor
916.322.0935
Dr. Mathew Roberts, Dean
916.445.7692
Alejandro Sandoval, Associate Program Manager
916.323.1268
Email the K12 Strong Workforce Program Help Desk
The K12 SWP Program is housed in NOVA. To request an account or login to the system, please visit the NOVA login page
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| September 18, 2019 | K12 SWP Introductory Webinar – Guidance to field announcing K12 SWP Funding Opportunity (A joint CDE/CCCCO statewide communication) |
| October 1, 2019 | Release of K12 SWP Request for Applications and Scoring Rubric |
| September 17 through November 12, 2019 | Regional Engagement Information Sessions |
| October 16, 2019 | Questions Submission Deadline. Email questions |
| October 21, 2019, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm PST | Bidder's Conference Webinar |
| November 1 through December 18, 2019 | K12 SWP Online Application submission window in NOVA |
| December 18, 2019, 5:00 pm PST | K12 SWP Applications due in NOVA system |
| March 11, 2020 | Appeals due to SWP Regional Consortium |
| April 10, 2020 | SWP Regional Consortia communicate intent to award funds to LEAs and initiate subcontract process |
| December 31, 2022 | K12 SWP project term ends |
Engagement Meetings Welcome video
| Region | Meeting Location | Meeting Date | Meeting Time | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Area | North Bay | 10/24/2019 | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | North Bay registration |
| Bay Area | East Bay | 11/14/2019 | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | East Bay registration |
| Bay Area | SF / Peninsula | 10/31/2019 | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | SF / Peninsula registration |
| Bay Area | Silicon Valley | 11/05/2019 | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Silicon Valley registration |
| Bay Area | Monterey Peninsula | 11/04/2019 | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Monterey Peninsula registration |
| Central Mother Lode | Kern Ag Pavilion, E Belle Terrace Bakersfield, CA 93307 |
10/01/2019 | 9:30 am to 3:00 pm | Kern Ag, et al registration |
| Central Mother Lode | West Hills College Lemoore 555 College Ave., Lemoore, CA 93245 |
10/02/2019 | 9:30 am to 3:00 pm | West Hills, et al registration |
| Central Mother Lode | San Joaquin County Office of Education - Wentworth Education Center, 2707 Transworld Drive, Stockton, CA 95206 The room is Burwood 2 |
10/03/2019 | 9:30 am to 3:00 pm | San Joaquin, et al registration |
| Inland Empire/Desert Regional Consortium | Westin Mission Hills Resort (in Rancho Mirage) | 09/24/2019 | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Westin Mission Hills registration |
| Los Angeles | Mt. San Antonio College | 10/03/19 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | Mt. San Antonio registration |
| Los Angeles | Long Beach City College | 10/08/19 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | Long Beach registration |
| North Far North | Red Lion Hotel, Redding | 10/08/2019 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Red Lion Hotel registration |
| North Far North | Union Brick Event Center, Elk Grove | 10/09/2019 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Union Brick registration |
| Orange County | Orange County Department of Education Board Room 200 Kalmus Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 |
11/12/2019 | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Orange County registration |
| San Diego / Imperial | PCCD Palomar | 09/12/2019 | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | PCCD Palomar registration |
| San Diego / Imperial | Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | 09/17/2019 | 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm | Grossmont registration |
| San Diego / Imperial | San Diego Community College District | 09/25/2019 | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | San Diego Community College registration |
| San Diego / Imperial | Southwestern Community College District | 09/30/2019 | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Southwestern Community College registration |
| San Diego / Imperial | Maricopa Community College District | 10/07/2019 | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Maricopa Community College registration |
| San Diego / Imperial | Imperial Valley College District | 10/22/2019 | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Imperial Valley College registration |
| South Central Coast | Ventura (Pierpont Inn) | 09/27/2019 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | Ventura registration |
Subscribe to statewide K12 SWP listserv to receive information by email
K12 SWP Frequently Asked Questions
Strong Workforce Program K12 Pathway Coordinator Timeline and Scope of Work
| Video | Presentation | Transcript |
| Introductory Webinar | N/A | N/A |
| Bidder's Conference | N/A | N/A |
| Selection Committee Welcome Webinar |
